18 Questions
What is a legal requirement regarding findings related to hazards and risks?
Recording the findings if there are more than five employees
What is one of the key elements that should be recorded in a risk assessment?
The hazards and risks identified
How can exposure to hazards from materials, machinery, or processes be reduced according to the text?
Organizing work to reduce exposure
What should be updated with any changes made after a risk assessment review?
Risk assessment record
Why is it important to provide personal protective equipment according to the text?
To minimize exposure to hazards
What triggers the need for updating a risk assessment record?
Any accidents or near misses
What is the first step in a risk assessment process?
Identify the hazards
How are hazards identified in a workplace?
By reviewing accident and ill health records
What is the difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk'?
A hazard is potential to cause harm, a risk is the likelihood of harm
What should be done after identifying hazards in a workplace?
Assess the risks associated with each hazard
Why is it important to review and update risk assessments periodically?
To ensure control measures are still effective and relevant
What does a risk assessment aim to achieve at the workplace?
Reduce the level of incidents/accidents by managing risks
What is the main purpose of conducting a risk assessment?
To control risks and protect people from harm
When conducting a risk assessment, what should be considered in relation to how people work?
Their working conditions
What is one of the key steps in controlling risks after identifying hazards?
Removing the hazards completely
Why is it important to look at the controls already in place when assessing risks?
To build upon existing safety measures
In a risk assessment, who needs to carry out the actions required to control risks?
The responsible person based on the assessment
When should action be taken in order to control risks identified in a risk assessment?
As soon as possible after identifying the risks
Learn about the importance of risk assessment in health and safety management as required by the Work Act 1974. Understand how to identify hazards, assess risks, control risks, record findings, and review assessments periodically. This quiz covers the key components of a successful risk assessment process.
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